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not your character. No, you are not, and you never will be,
arbitrary or capricious. Therefore it is that I believe you will
let me see you again. You told me that I’m not disagreeable
to you, and I believe it; for I don’t see why that should be. I
shall always think of you; I shall never think of any one else.
I came to England simply because you are here; I couldn’t
stay at home after you had gone: I hated the country be-
cause you were not in it. If I like this country at present it
is only because it holds you. I have been to England before,
but have never enjoyed it much. May I not come and see you
for half an hour? This at present is the dearest wish of yours
faithfully
CASPAR GOODWOOD
Isabel read this missive with such deep attention that she
had not perceived an approaching tread on the soft grass.
Looking up, however, as she mechanically folded it she saw
Lord Warburton standing before her.

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